chuckle

chuckle about (someone or something)

To laugh about someone or something. I was still chuckling about that scene in the movie the next day. Are you guys chuckling about how I just tripped up the steps?
See also: chuckle

chuckle over (someone or something)

To laugh or chortle about someone or something. I was still chuckling over that scene in the movie the next day. Everyone chuckled over the clown at first, but his routine got old really fast.
See also: chuckle, over

chuckle with (a particular quality)

To laugh in a particular manner. I couldn't help but chuckle with delight when I saw the little girl feed her ice cream cone to her dog.
See also: chuckle, particular
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

chuckle about someone or something

 and chuckle over someone or something
to giggle about someone or something. I had to chuckle about Wally and his story about that broken-down old car. We chuckled over how angry Jed was.
See also: chuckle

chuckle with something

 and chortle with something
to giggle in some manner because one is gleeful or happy. He chuckled with unsuppressed mirth at the antics of the strangely dressed people. Sally chortled with glee at the thought of Ken slipping on the ice.
See also: chuckle
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • chuckle about
  • chuckle about (someone or something)
  • chuckle over (someone or something)
  • chortle
  • chortle about
  • chortle about (someone or something)
  • chortle over (something)
  • trip over (someone or something)
  • raise a laugh
  • raise a laugh/smile
References in periodicals archive
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Chuckle Brother Paul 'devastated' by death of older sibling Jimmy Patton
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They returned to TV in June with Channel 5 show Chuckle Time, featuring their sketches and funny clips from viewers.
I've lost my brother, my partner .. and my very best friend; TRIBUTES TO CHUCKLEVISION STAR BARRY
They had recently made a TV comeback on Channel 5 clip show Chuckle Time, which saw them perform comedy sketches and introduce humorous online videos from members of the public.
I've lost my brother and my very best friend, says comedian
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One half of Chuckle Brothers act has died
Barry Chuckle dead at 73: tributes flood in to veteran Chuckle Brothers star
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The Chuckle Brothers won the talent show Opportunity Knocks in 1967.
Barry Chuckle, who was one half of famous comedy duo the Chuckle Brothers, has died; Their manager announced on Sunday morning that Barry had died at the age of 73
Television entertainer Barry Chuckle, best known as one half of the Chuckle Brothers, is no more.
Entertainer Barry Chuckle dies, aged 73
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Chuckle Club to mark anniversary in style
Peterborough, United Kingdom, January 11, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Chuckle Monster, an online personalised greeting cards retailer, will launch its new site today, offering their first registered customers a special 30% discount on their first orders.
Chuckle Monster Launches Online Greeting Card Service with Special Discount Offer
I had to write after having a little chuckle to myself when passing an under-construction tower in the Marina and taking a look at the artist's impression of how the building will look on completion.
What you see definitely not what you will get
THE Chuckle Brothers will be taking to the stage in Llandudno on Monday.
Shiver me timbers! The Brothers are back..